Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

QTS Scholarship for Employees’ Depend?

Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility

Paid Volunteer and Floating Days

Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave,? (

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Development Project Manager to lead design, preconstruction and construction of data center projects. You will work with facilities teams, contractors, engineers, and vendors to deliver on time and budget.

The role requires a bachelor's in science or engineering and 5+ years in commercial construction, with experience in design-build, CM@Risk, and budgeting. Travel may be required; strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets.
• Be able to travel as needed for the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
• Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
• Work with QTS stakeholders, design and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
• Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s).
• Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards.
• Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process.
• Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders.
• Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
• Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion.
• Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors.
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing.
• Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team.
• Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetings.
• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate.
• Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis.
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

At QTS Data Centers, we are a global leader in digital infrastructure. The Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction) role is essential to leading and managing the design, preconstruction, and construction of data center projects. This role interacts daily with facilities teams, contractors, designers, engineers, commissioning agents, vendors and operations staff.

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
• Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
• Work with QTS stakeholders, design and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
• Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s).
• Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards.
• Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process.
• Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders.
• Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
• Establish project schedules and manage teams to on‑time completion.
• Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors.
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing.
• Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team.
• Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetings.
• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate.
• Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as‑needed basis.
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.

What You Will Need To Be Successful (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets.
• Be able to travel as needed for the business.

Other Key Skills

• MBA, Master’s in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable.
• Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities.
• Extensive experience with management of MEP trades.

The Perks

• Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• QTS Scholarship for Employees’ Dependents
• Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
• Paid Volunteer and Floating Days
• Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave, and Military Leave Assistance

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